Leslie Don Whittington Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 4, 2023, at the age of 64, Leslie Don Whittington of Granite City, Illinois, born in Borger, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Erman Glen Whittington and Thelma Ann Whittington; his father-in-law Ronald S. Tanksley; his bonus son Christopher Hasty (Mopar); and also, Nicholas grandparents and Whittington grandparents.
He is survived by : his wife Ronda "Katy" Whittington; his sons, Leslie Neal Whittington of Granite City and Adam S. Crown (Chrissy) of Fairview Heights, Illinois.; his grandchildren, Cameron Borth Crown, namesake Reilly Don Scott Crown, Greggory N. Avants, MacKenzie Crown, Jorden P. Whittington, Hanna Avants, Mariah Smith, Lucas "Luke" Crown, William Martin "Billy" Smith III and Asa Samuel Avants; his great grandchildren, Everlie Kagy, Jackson Crown and Vivie Crown; his siblings, Peggy Hull (Richard) of Granite City and David Whittington (Yvonne) of Granite City; his sister-in-law Lorri Tanksley Lamarr (Eric); his mother-in-law Brenda Tanksley of Granite City; and his kittens, Miss Penny and CoCo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Les's family and will be accepted at the funeral home and at the celebration of his life to help offset many medical bills and funeral expenses.
